Raichu Pokémon cards
Looking for Raichu cards? There are 7 cards of this Lightning-type Pokémon in the newest sets. Here's every new Raichu card, which sets to look in, and the rarest one to hunt for.
Lightning Pokémon are full of electricity, just like Pikachu. Their Energy symbol is a yellow lightning bolt.
How does Raichu evolve?
Raichu evolves from Pikachu.
The rarest new Raichu card
The rarest is Raichu 132/91 from Paldean Fates, a Shiny Rare card. Shiny Pokémon — the same Pokémon in different, rare colours.
Strongest and smallest
The Raichu card with the most HP (hit points) is Raichu from Paldea Evolved with 140 HP. The one with the least is Raichu from Paldean Fates with 120 HP. More HP means a Pokémon can take more damage before it's knocked out.
Every new Raichu card
| Card | Set | No. | Rarity | HP | Have |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raichu | Ascended Heroes | 56/217 | Uncommon | 130 | |
| Raichu | Temporal Forces | 52/162 | Common | 130 | |
| Raichu | Paldean Fates | 19/91 | Rare | 120 | |
| Raichu | Paldean Fates | 132/91 | Shiny Rare | 120 | |
| Raichu | Scarlet & Violet 151 | 26/165 | Rare | 120 | |
| Raichu | Paldea Evolved | 64/193 | Uncommon | 140 | |
| Raichu | Paldea Evolved | 211/193 | Illustration Rare | 140 |
Tip: check the number at the bottom of each Raichu card — that's how you know exactly which one you have.
More Lightning Pokémon
Want every Raichu card ever made, including older ones? See the full Raichu card list (for grown-up collectors).
Young collectors: always ask a parent or carer before buying cards, trading online or sharing anything about yourself on the internet.